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Weezer Brings ‘Blue Album,’ Aliens and Alt-Rock Bliss to Madison Square Garden
Weezer played the entirety of the 'Blue Album' in a celebratory anniversary show at Madison Square Garden.
), “Perfect Situation” and a track from the recent “SZNS” project, before the band crash-landed on the “Pinkerton Asteroid Belt” and delivered excellent renditions of “Pink Triangle” and “Across the Sea,” which drew rapturous applause. The skate-rock solipsism of “The World Has Turned and Left Me Here” showcased Weezer at its tightest, and the band amusingly inserted the Manhattan watering hole McSorley’s into the spoken word portion of “Undone.” A mosh pit broke out during “Surf Wax America,” and Cuomo got sappy during the show’s final stretch. Then, Cuomo and co. closed on what is largely considered their best work, voyaging into the sparkling bass-and-guitar bliss of “Only in Dreams.” As the band locked in for the song’s joyous, garage-rock climax, I reflected on my favorite memories listening to Weezer.
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